Sleep Apnea Stories

Emma took a trip out of her podcast recording closet and interviewed some people in person at the NADSM Symposium in Clearwater, FL.

* Hear from oral appliance manufacturers Airway Management and Somnomed about their latest innovations.

* The ‘Sleep Noodle’ and how it helps with positional OSA.

* How to find a well-trained dentist in your area on the new patient-facing AADSM website.

https://dentalsleep.org/

https://somnomed.com/en/

https://tapintosleep.com/

https://sleepnoodle.com/

https://www.dentalsleepsolutions.com/

Emma is joined by Benjamin B. Cable, M.D., an ENT surgeon who treats kids with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea.

In this episode:

* Where parents should go if they suspect their child has sleep-disordered breathing.

* When to pursue a sleep study and when it's not as necessary.

* Dr. Cable speaks about rapid palate expansion in kids.

* The need to have referral links with other providers because sleep apnea often requires a collaborative approach.

* Mouth breathing, allergies, deviated septums, turbinates and "adenoid face".

Connect with Dr. Cable:

https://benjamincablemd.com/

www.ENTTX.com

The article mentioned by Emma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390750/

The article mentioned by Dr. Cable:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16585288/

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Rachel Nesmith, a patient advocate with narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and sleep apnea.

In this episode:

* Rachel shares her journey to diagnosis with narcolepsy type 1.

* The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings.

* Rachel describes finding sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse D.O. and being so grateful to find a provider who was so patient-centered in her approach.

* Rachel talks about completing the Project Sleep "Rising Voices" speaker training program.

Connect with Rachel:

https://www.instagram.com/thenapcave

https://www.facebook.com/SleepyAmerican/

https://www.youtube.com/@SleepyAmerican

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I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Dr. Audrey Wells, the sleep specialist behind "Super Sleep MD".

In this episode:

* Dr. Wells shares her background working as a sleep medicine physician and how she struggled with the system not allowing enough time to spend with each patient.

* The courses, group coaching and Facebook group Audrey is now offering patients.

* Dr. Wells describes the "Sleep Deep Summit" she is hosting on the "Dr Talks" platform.

Connect with Dr. Wells:

www.SuperSleepMD.com

https://www.supersleepmd.com/osa-contributors

https://summits.drtalks.com/sleep-apnea-summit/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sleepapneawithawellsmd

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO at "Hope2Sleep", a wonderful charity in the UK.

In this episode:

* Kath describes first trying to get used to her new CPAP mask.

* Ordering comfort products like CPAP mask strap covers from suppliers in the US.

* Working with the local sleep clinic to provide CPAP comfort products to local CPAP users and providing connection and support.

* Research being conducted on 'Zeus' as a future sleep apnea treatment. Offering patients the 'nightshift' for positional therapy and eXciteOSA.

* Emma and Kath share quite different experiences of adding mandibular advancement devices to their CPAPs.

Connect with Kath Hope:

⁠www.hope2sleep.co.uk⁠

Hope2Sleep Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2sleepcharity/⁠

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Kath Hope, founder and CEO of the UK charity 'Hope2Sleep'.

Watch this conversation on YouTube now at https://youtu.be/XLcjlhywHnA

In this episode:

* Kath shares her journey to diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea.

* Getting glandular fever and panic attacks/anxiety which led to helpful weekly counseling.

* Kath describes how difficult her pregnancies were with undiagnosed sleep apnea.

* Having a sleep study even though Kath didn't think she could have sleep apnea.

* Being surprised at the diagnosis of severe sleep apnea.

* Kath on the loss of her mother and in hindsight identifying sleep apnea symptoms her mother had before she died.

Tune in next week for Part 2 of our conversation!

Connect with Kath Hope:

www.hope2sleep.co.uk

Hope2Sleep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2sleepcharity/

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Dr. Shane Pahlavan, an ENT surgeon in Dallas, Texas.

In this episode:

* Dr. Pahlavan talks about his work as an ENT surgeon and how he started offering hypoglossal nerve surgery for sleep apnea patients.

* Shane explains that the Inspire implant is not for every patient and shares some of the criteria.

* Emma asks Dr. Pahlavan to explain the procedure in detail for patients listening who might be considering it.

Connect with Dr. Pahlavan:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/entandallergycentersoftexas

www.enttx.com

Inspire's website: www.inspiresleep.com

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Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma shares with listeners that she is taking a winter break before introducing new episodes in January 2024.

Emma's podcast suggestions:

"Sleep is a Skill"

https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts

"Sleep Tech Talk"

https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/

"Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby"

https://sleepopolis.com/podcast/

"Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better"

https://doctorstevenpark.com/category/podcast-2

"I Spy with My Myo Eye"

https://www.ctorofacialmyology.com/podcast

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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick, a triple board-certified doctor specializing in neurology, sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine.

In this episode:

* Dr. Broderick's childhood as a Korean/American adoptee and finding her sleep very different from her parents'.

* Meredith shares about her training in Neurology and then completing a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford.

* Experiencing the work of orthodontists, dentists, psychologists and surgeons as part of the fellowship.

* Dr. Broderick explains having a sleep study using esophageal manometry to diagnose her upper airway resistance syndrome.

* Meredith talks about having a tonsillectomy and starting CPAP.

* The traditional model of care in sleep medicine and how Dr. Broderick has been able to reimagine the patient experience in her practice.

* A little bit on kids and some of the options available to parents.

* Dr. Broderick on developing her "Sound Sleep Skin" skincare products developed with CPAP users in mind.

The paper referred to during this discussion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390750/

Connect with Dr. Broderick:

https://soundsleepguru.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sleepdoctormer

Connect with Emma:

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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.

Emma is joined by Dr. Steve Carstensen, a dentist and dental sleep medicine educator/trailblazer.

In this episode:

Connect with Steve:

https://www.premiersleepassociates.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stevecarstensendds/

https://www.facebook.com/premiersleepassociates

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/

Connect with Emma:

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*NEW* - Order "The 6-Week CPAP Solution Workbook" by Emma Cooksey now!

I took everything I know about CPAP and solving CPAP problems and I put it all in a short, easily accessible workbook for new and struggling CPAP users.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the US or search your Amazon store for the title in your country.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences with medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.